EirTrade Aviation has concluded the acquisition of two A320neo, previously operated by Spirit Airlines, in partnership with Chicago-based aviation and rail lessor RESIDCO.
The aircraft, bearing MSN 10769 and 10921, are only four years and 3.5 years-old respectively. They will be the youngest Airbus A320neo airframes ever to be torn down.
Disassembly will take place in Goodyear, Arizona, and all parts will go to EirTrade's parts hub in Dallas to support AOG requests across the Americas. The disassembly will support EirTrade's global inventory on the platform.
“We are focussed on newer vintage aircraft to ensure that our inventory contains the highest quality rotables which ensure that our customers can be supported with the latest modification standard components,” said EirTrade Aviation VP origination & trading for the Americas Bill Thompson.
“This landmark transaction further reinforces the long-standing collaboration between EirTrade and RESIDCO, built on a history of close cooperation and shared execution of complex, high value aviation asset solutions," said RESIDCO aviation marketing director Dave Kolber.
EirTrade confirmed that disassembly of the airframes is already underway. All parts will be repaired and the material made available to the market by the end of the first quarter.